Stringer tape for separable fasteners



5mm. 31, 1939. D. MARINSKY 2,145,551

STRINGER TAPE FOR SEPARABLE FASTENERS Filed Oct. 31, 1936 ATTORNEYPatented Jan. 31, 1939 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE STRINGER TAPE FORSEPARABLE FASTENERS corporation of New York Application October 31,1936, Serial No. 108,578

3 Claims.

This invention relates to separable fasteners and particularly to thestringer tapes of fasteners; and the object of the invention is toprovide a single, unitary woven tape having a beaded edge portion withtwo strips extending from said edge portion, one of said strips having aweakened area extending longitudinally thereof to cause the same to foldreadily in one direction upon the body portion of the tape to form acovering or cushioning portion adapted to overlie the interengaging andcoupled links of two stringers; a further object being to provide astringer tape of the class described having means for cushioning andprotecting the links of the stringer over the body of a person when suchdevices are used on various kinds and classes of apparel; a furtherobject being to provide a stringer tape of the class described, one ormore portions of whichinclude a pile of fabric forming cushioningsections or areas thereon to provide a comfortable mounting of fastenerdevices directly adjacent the body of a wearer when the fastener isapplied upon predetermined articles of apparel; and with these and otherobjects in view, the invention consists in a tape of the class describedand for the purpose specified, which is simple in construction and whichis constructed as hereinafter described and claimed.

The invention is fully disclosed in the following specification, ofwhich the accompanying drawing forms a part, in which the separate partsof my improvement are designated by suitable reference characters ineach of the views, and in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a part of two stringer tapes arranged incoupled relationship.

Fig. 2 is a partial section on the line 2--2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing a modification.

Figs. 4 and 5 are views similar to Fig. 2 showing other modifications;and,

Fig. 6 is a sectional and perspective view of another form ofconstruction which I employ.

In Figs. 1 and 2, I have shown at Ill and i I two stringer tapes of aseparable fastener, each tape having a beaded edge portion l2 and I3forming part of a reinforced or ribbed edge portion I l and I5, to whichthe links 66 and Ill are attached.

The tape I0 differs from the tape II in the inclusion of' a supplementalflap portion M as an integral part of the tape ID, or, in other words,woven integrally therewith. This flap extends outwardly from the ribbededge Ml and is free from the attaching end portion llla of the tape ill.The flap l8 joins the tape 10 in a weakened portion I9 which may beformed by eliminating some of the longitudinal threads, the purpose ofwhich is to provide what might be termed a hinged coupling which willserve to normally support the flap 18 at all times upon the inner orlower surface of the links I6, IT, or in other words, between said linksand the body of the wearer when applying fasteners of this type and kindto articles of apparel which contact directly with the body of thewearer, such for example, on various types of undergarments, includingcorsets, girdles, brassieres and the like, as well as on various kindsof shirts, including polo shirts which are worn directly upon the bodyof the wearer.

' It is desirable to arrange the guard cushioning or protecting flap l8closely within the transverse boundaries of the links 16 and I! in orderto provide clearance for the line of stitchings employed in attachingthe fastener stringers to the garments at points substantially adjacentthe references as, $2, as seen in Fig. 2 of the drawing, withoutinterference with the flap l8 and so that the slider commonly employedin fasteners of the kind under consideration is free to movelongitudinally of the links of the stringer and within the flap l8.

In some instances, the flap l8 may be composed of a lighter weave offabric than employed in the part Illa as this flap is subjected to noparticular stress or strain.

In Fig. 3 of the drawing, I have shown a slight modification of thestructure shown in Fig. 2, wherein a flap lBa similar to the flap i8 isapplied to or constitutes a part of the tape I l to provide a means forcovering the outer surfaces of the links as well as the inner surfacesthereof, which may be desirable from the standpoint of appearance oncertain kinds and classes of articles of apparel. In this connection, itwill be understood that the flap I811 may be woven integrally with thestringer tape ll, or, if desired, may constitute an independent stripattached thereto by stitchings.

In Fig. 4 of the drawing, I have shown another slight modification ofthe construction shown in Fig. 2 wherein the flap l8 includes a wovenpile IBb arranged upon the inner or lower surface of the flap to form acushion adapted to rest against the bottom. This type of constructionwill be especially adaptable for use on garments or articles of apparelwhich are arranged firmly upon the body such as corsets, girdles and thelike. This construction will cushion the links from the body of thewearer and prevent or obviate undesirable binding which would otherwisebe experienced.

The structure shown in Fig. 6 of the drawing differs from that shown inFig. 4 simply in restricting the pile of the fabric to two rows or ribsI80 and l8d disposed adjacent the free and attached side portions of theflap I8. This type of construction will produce a more resilient cushionand will be suitable for many uses of devices of the kind underconsideration.

In Fig. 5 of the drawing, I have shown another method of protecting andcushioning the fastener stringers, and in this construction, thestringer tapes 2!] and 2| are provided on their inner surfaces with araised fabric pile 22, 23 respectively, the pile being of sufficientheight to provide means to cushion the mounting of the separablefastener upon the body of the wearer and to space the coupling links 24,215 therefrom. The height of the pile may be varied to suit differentconditions and uses, and if desired, a flap l8 as shown in Fig. 2, orflaps similar to those shown in Figs. 4 and 6 may also be employed inconjunction with one of the stringer tapes for additional protection.

From the foregoing, it will appear that the distinctive feature of myinvention resides in the provision of means on the tape or tapes of aseparable fastener to cushion and otherwise cover and protect thefastener from coming in contact with the body of the wearer and inemploying the cover flap, the provision of means consisting m theweakened portion therein for maintaining said flap in juxtaposition tothe links of the fastener stringers at all times.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

I. A stringer tape for separable fasteners comprising an elongatedribbon-like strip of woven fabric, one side edge-of the strip beingfashioned to permit attachment of coupling links thereto, that portionof the strip extending from said edge being divided into a mountingportion and a flap portion, said flap portion being arranged over andextending outwardly beyond the first named edge portion of said strip,said flap joining the strip in a weakened portion, said weakened portionbeing at the first side edge of the strip and adjacent the position ofthe coupling links when attached thereto, and said weakened portionbeing of suflicient width to compensate for the height of said linksprojecting to the side of the tape on which the flap is arranged so thatthe flap will lie snugly upon the surface of said. links.

2. A stringer tape for separable fasteners comprising an elongatedribbon-like strip of woven fabric, one side edge of the strip beingfashioned to permit attachment of coupling links thereto, that portionof the strip extending from said edge being divided into a mountingportion and a flap portion, said flap portion being arranged over andextending outwardly beyond the first named edge portion of said strip,said flap joining the strip in a weakened portion, said weakened portionbeing at the first side edge of the strip and adjacent the position ofthe coupling links when attached thereto, said weakened portion being ofsuflicient width to compensate for the height of said links projectingto the side of the tape on which the flap is arranged so that the flapwill lie snugly upon the surface of said links, and one surface of saidflap including a body of cushioning material extending longitudinallythereof.

3. A stringer tape for separable fasteners comprising an elongatedribbon-like strip of woven fabric, one side edge of the strip beingfashioned to permit attachment of coupling links thereto, that portionof the strip extending from said edge being divided into a mountingportion and a flap portion, said flap portion being arranged over andextending outwardly beyond the first named edge portion of said strip,said flap joining the strip in a weakened portion, said weakened portionbeing at the first side edge of the strip and adjacent the position ofthe coupling links when attached thereto, said weakened portion being ofsufficient width to compensate for the height of said links projectingto the side of the tape on which the flap is arranged so that the flapwill lie snugly upon the surface of said links, one surface of said flapincluding a body of cushioning material extending longitudinallythereof, and said body of cushioning material being arranged inindependent rows disposed adjacent the side portions of the flap.

' DAVIS MARINSKY.

